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Fashion Alert: How Will Wearable Technology Affect CLE? Presented By: Lucas Boling The Missouri Bar Jefferson City, Missouri Jeff Kirkey ICLE Ann Arbor, Michigan Presented at: ACLEA 52 nd Mid-Year Meeting January 30 - February 2, 2016 Savannah, Georgia
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Fashion Alert: How Will Wearable Technology Affect CLE?

Presented By:

Lucas Boling The Missouri Bar

Jefferson City, Missouri

Jeff Kirkey ICLE

Ann Arbor, Michigan

Presented at: ACLEA 52nd Mid-Year Meeting January 30 - February 2, 2016

Savannah, Georgia

Lucas Boling

TheMissouriBarJeffersonCity,Missouri

Lucas Boling is The Missouri Bar's Director of Membership Services and Law Practice Management. His

duties include coordinating The Missouri Bar's Annual Solo and Small Firm Conference and co‐planning

the annual lex | PORT Tech Expo. From 2007 to 2012, he was the CLE Programs Attorney for The

Missouri Bar ‐ MoBarCLE. Prior to joining The Missouri Bar staff, Lucas was Deputy Director/Acting

Director of the Missouri Division of Workers' Compensation. He is a former Missouri Assistant Attorney

General and served as a staff attorney for the Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission. His

legal experience also includes two judicial clerkships and private practice. Lucas earned a B.A. in Political

Science, magna cum laude, from Truman State University and a J.D. from the University of

Missouri ‐ Columbia School of Law. In 2013, he was elected to serve as a director on ACLEA'S Executive

Committee. Lucas co‐chaired the planning committee for ACLEA's 48th Annual Meeting in Denver. He is

a past co‐chair of ACLEA's Distance Learning Committee and the State/Provincial Bar Special Interest

Group.

Jeff Kirkey ICLE

AnnArbor,Michigan

Jeff Kirkey is the Education Director at the Institute of Continuing Legal Education in Ann Arbor. Jeff

joined ICLE in 1998 and now directs the development and implementation of ICLE’s education services,

including seminars and events, hands‐on training, webcasts, contract services, and online initiatives. He

also teaches technology‐related programs. Jeff is a past co‐chair of ACLEA’s Awards Committee and the

Technology Awards sub‐committee and has been a frequent presenter at ACLEA conferences. He is a

past chairperson of the Young Lawyers Section of the State Bar of Michigan and also served on the State

Bar's Board of Commissioners.

Fashion Alert: How Will Wearable Technology Affect CLE?

Lucas Boling, The Missouri Bar Jeff Kirkey, ICLE

I. Introduction Imagine you are hosting a major CLE event. It will look very different in 10 years. Wearable tech like Google Glass will enhance the conference experience with practical info. Your eye screen reminds you that “DOMA was struck down in 2013” as a speaker discusses the latest on estate planning for same sex spouses. Customers scan a QR code while wearing Google Glass to immediately pull up the course materials at eye level. Better yet, all the data is beamed to the attendees’ devices when they enter the conference “hotspot.” Paper is nowhere to be seen.

Smartwatches and glasses help you easily navigate around big conference facilities. Tell your watch "Next session is in the Grande Ballroom" and it guides you there. Friendly messages (“The reception starts at 6pm. Set a reminder?”) pop up right before your eyes.

Seem impossible? Sales of wearables jumped from more than 50 million devices sold in 2013 to 90 million in 2014. More than 165 million units are projected to ship in 2015, according to a study by ABI. Technology’s rapid advances in wearable hardware and materials are creating new opportunities for CLE. The question is not whether wearable technology will advance to CLE, but rather how the application of technology will be applied.

This paper will review the state of wearable of technology today, examine current and future uses for CLE organization, plus give a sneak peek of next generation wearable tech, smart clothing, augmented and virtual reality, and beyond.

II. Today’s Wearable Technology A. Android Wear

Consumers can choose from more than ten Android­powered smartwatch models ­­ and there are many more on the way. Ranging in price from $149 to $1,500 USD / $179 to $1,650 CAD, Android Wear smartwatches are available from well­known technology companies including Sony, Motorola, Samsung, Asus, and LG. Traditional watch manufacturers Tag Heuer and Fossil are also bringing Android­powered smartwatches to the market. Some advertisements state there are thousands of apps for Android Wear smartwatches. That is the subject of some debate among users as some apps simply change the watch face and do not add functionality to the device. For a list of more than 200 Android Wear apps available to download from the Google Play store, visit http://www.finder.com.au/android­wear­apps­list.

Features:

Android Wear smartwatches pair with Android phones running Android 4.3+ and iPhones running iOS 8.2+

Android Wear watches have always­on displays, so important information such as time, calls, and alerts are visible.

Some models include wifi so that users can respond to messages from the smartwatch, even without a phone nearby.

Fitness monitoring is built into the Android Wear operating system. Models equipped with Bluetooth allow users to listen to music through the smartwatch

while exercising even without a phone. Models equipped with GPS will track distance through the smartwatch. Using the “Ok Google” command, users can conduct a Google search through the

watch. Apps designed specifically for Android Wear include fitness training, sports coaching,

language instruction, commuter information, travel directions, and reminders.

B. Apple Watch OS

The Apple Watch went on sale in April 2015. It is available in two sizes: 38mm and 42mm cases. There are three collections – Apple Watch Sport in aluminum casing, Apple Watch in stainless steel casing, and the gold Apple Watch Edition. The lowest price model, the Apple Watch Sport, starts at $349 USD / $449 CAD. The Apple Watch Edition will set you back as much as $12,000 USD / $15,500 CAD. In July 2015, Apple reported there are more than 8,500

third­party apps for the Apple Watch: http://www.theverge.com/2015/7/21/9011657/apple­watch­apps­tim­cook. Here is Apple’s list of apps: http://www.apple.com/watch/apps/

The Apple Watch runs Watch OS, a version of iOS. An iPhone is required for pairing through wifi and Bluetooth. A "Digital Crown" allows the user to scroll, zoom, and navigate the display. The Apple Watch includes an accelerometer and built­in heart rate sensor. A built­in phone app displays caller ID on the watch and users can use the built­in

speaker and mic for a quick call. A built­in mail app allows the user to read an email; flag, mark, or delete it; dictate a

response on the Apple Watch; or transfer the call to an iPhone. Other built­in apps include: text messaging, calendar, workout, maps, wallet, music

controls, weather, stock tracking, and alarms. Siri is accessible through the Apple Watch.

C. Other Smartwatches and Bands While Apple and Android are the biggest players in the smartwatch arena, other device manufacturers are battling for a slice of the wearable market. Pebble offers a smartwatch running Pebble’s own operating system, but it also syncs with Apple and iOS devices ($70 ­ $250 USD / $80 ­ $300 CAD). Microsoft Band provides a cross­platform combination smartwatch/fitness device with calendar, text, email, weather, and Cortana apps that work with Windows, iOS, and Android phones ($250 US / $330 CAD). Meanwhile, Fitbit and Xiaomi sold millions of basic and advanced cross­platform fitness trackers in 2015. Xiamoi’s Mi Band starts at just $15 USD / $24 CAD and Fitbit’s lineup ranges from $60 to $250 USD / $70 to $300 CAD. The wide price range brings a range of options and features from basic step counting, sleep monitoring, and wake alarms to interactive device displays and heart rate monitoring.

D. Google Glass

Google Glass is a headset that is worn like a pair of eyeglasses. A form of “augmented reality,” Google Glass displays information in a smartphone­like hands­free format to enhance your experience as you interact with the world around you. Wearers communicate with the Internet via voice commands. Google started selling a prototype of Google Glass to qualified "Glass Explorers" in the US in 2013 for $1,500, before it became available to the public in 2014. On January 15, 2015, Google announced that it would stop producing the Google Glass prototype but remained committed to the development of the product. There are prototypes that have leaked of the next generation Google Glass. Google isn’t the only company creating smart eyeglasses. The Sony SmartEyeglass Attach is also attempting to replace your traditional spectacles (https://goo.gl/Rs2BnZ). Smart displays hold great promise for providing just­in­time information discreetly to the wearer.

III. Current and Future Uses for CLE Organizations CLE organizations are filled with creative people who strive to provide great customer experiences. Many will experiment with wearable technology to enhance the seminar experience for lawyers everywhere. Below are just a few ideas. We’re confident that ACLEA members will devise dozens more.

CLEs are already using responsive design to make their web site's mobile friendly. Next they'll use it to become "micro friendly" for watch and glass displays. Imagine a trial lawyer logging in and searching your web site for a court rule in real time using only her glasses. Speakers can use their smartwatches to control their PowerPoint shows while they present at your next event. Similar to the QR codes to check in on flights, seminar attendees will check in by flashing the code on their smartwatches. CLE providers will adopt Apple Pay and Android Pay to let CLE purchasers use the smart devices to pay for products and services.

Every device you own is “aware” of other devices around it. Networking events involve beaming your contact info "watch to watch" with people you meet. Or maybe you'll use "smart lanyards/name badges" with RFID to send your info. CLEs encourage conference attendees to participate in fitness challenges using the pedometer feature of their wearable device and posting their progress on a leaderboard. Of course, the wearable revolution also means legal issues that CLE organizations can use as subject matter for future programming, e.g. teach how wearable tech helps plaintiff counsel improve accident reconstruction scenes, instruct criminal defense lawyers and prosecutors on how to use wearable data to prove or exonerate a suspect, cover the expanding range of privacy issues that develop through use of wearable gadgets.

IV. Next Generation Wearable Tech

A. Smart Clothing It won’t be long and much of the clothing you wear will be filled with technology that seamlessly monitors your health and activity in and out of the gym without having to mess with a fitness tracker or smartwatch. Adidas already has developed the miCoach Elite system worn by athletes as they train. It collects data on their heart rate, speed, distance travelled and acceleration, all beamed direct to coaches to view on their iPads. As part of this trend, currently available products such as discrete heart­rate monitoring straps, made by companies such as Garmin and Suunto, are evolving into actual garments with the technology built­in, such as sports bras or compression shirts. This will all be commonplace within a decade and, beyond fitness tracking, CLE organizations will explore ways to take advantage of the new technology. Perhaps smart clothing will be the solution for the oh so common “room is too hot; room is too cold” problem!

B. Virtual and Augmented Reality What if you didn’t hold in­person seminars at all? What if your seminars were more interactive than ever and as convenient as putting on a headset? Google, Sony, Oculus and many other companies are bringing virtual reality home to the masses today. Google Cardboard is an inexpensive solution that makes use of your smartphone and a simple cardboard headset. You can already tour virtual museums, ride virtual roller coasters, play games in virtual worlds, and watch movies with a strap­on headset. Imagine creating real­life courtroom training where your customer can see the entire scene unfurl in front of them as an immersive educational experience. Want to give it VR a try? Download the Google Cardboard app (https://goo.gl/YQ5M7q) and build your own headset with a printable template (https://goo.gl/k5OPx5).

In 2015, Microsoft introduced the world to HoloLens, “the first fully untethered, holographic computer” that promises to change how we interact with the world through augmented reality. (https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft­hololens/en­us)

C. Chip Implants We’re not sure if these should be considered wearables, but the day is coming when microchip implants, like the ones pet owners use to track their dogs and cats, will likely become commonplace in humans. Experts are divided on whether they’re appropriate for people, but the implants could offer several advantages. Using short­range radio frequency identification (RFID) signals, the chip could transmit your identity as you pass through a security checkpoint or walk into a CLE ballroom. A tracker could also help law enforcement quickly locate a kidnapped child or to help monitor the location of people with Alzheimer's disease. Believe it or not, the FDA approved the first implantable microchip in 2004. In the next two decades we’ll see implantable chip technology go from novel to commonplace.

Advances in wireless electricity ­­ yes, wireless electricity ­­ will pave the way for advancements in wearable technology as the battery requirements for wearables diminish or are eliminated. http://www.nasdaq.com/article/will­2016­be­the­year­of­wireless­energy­cm544853

V. Conclusion Some might consider wearable technology a solution in search of a problem. Do we really need to answer calls on a wristwatch? Maybe not. Still, as our CLE customers work to keep pace with changes in technology and the corresponding changes in the legal profession, they will look for ways to decrease costs, increase productivity, and meet the expectations and demands of their tech­savvy, always­connected clients. Advances in wearable technology may provide a solution to some of those challenges. Attorneys will be looking for programs, publications, and other resources that help them evaluate the devices and applications available in the rapidly growing and changing world of wearable technology and stay updated on how this technology impacts the practice of law.


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